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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,193.24, 465,955.20 and 223,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,193.24, 465,955.20 and 223,267.20 is: 307,612.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,193.24 : 465,955.20 = 223,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,193.24/465,955.20 = 223,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,193.24x = 465,955.20 × 223,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,193.24x = 104,032,512,829.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,032,512,829.44/338,193.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,612.63

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